Rolex Explorer II "Polar" 16570 T-25 Dial
One for the adventurers. The 16570 perfectly sums up with “neo-vintage” Rolexes are all about. Having hints of modernisation in movement and design with a hint of vintage features like the beautiful yellowed lumes on this example where earlier examples were made with tritium hands and indices and later on replaced by Luminova.
One for the adventurers. The 16570 perfectly sums up with “neo-vintage” Rolexes are all about. Having hints of modernisation in movement and design with a hint of vintage features like the beautiful yellowed lumes on this example where earlier examples were made with tritium hands and indices and later on replaced by Luminova.
One for the adventurers. The 16570 perfectly sums up with “neo-vintage” Rolexes are all about. Having hints of modernisation in movement and design with a hint of vintage features like the beautiful yellowed lumes on this example where earlier examples were made with tritium hands and indices and later on replaced by Luminova.
Technical Data:
Maker: Rolex
Model: Explorer II
Reference: 16570 “Polar” white dial
Year: 1993
Condition: 9.5/10
Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 40mm diameter
Crystal: Sapphire crystal
Dial: Matte white “Polar” dial with tritium
Bezel: Stainless steel
Caliber: Calibre 3185 Rolex
Bracelet/Strap: Original stainless steel Rolex oyster bracelet 78360 ref.
Box/Papers: Watch With original warranty paper, booklets, both hang tags, inner box and outer box full set.
Condition:
Exceptional 9.5/10 with minor swirl marks and minimalusage for a vintage Rolex piece. Watch comes with super collector’s full set with a beautifully patina-ed T25 tritium dial. All lumes still intact and undamaged in a yellowed hue. Case is extremely fat whilst maintaining the original bevels on lugs, extremely sharp case.
Our Thoughts:
Although we secretly favour more dress watches, this sporty Rolex isn’t one to sleep on. These neo-vintage pieces are massively under valued at the moment, whilst finding a collector’s full set is still not mission impossible. The watch itself is easy to wear and slightly more snug compared to its successors in 42mm.
